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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 46

Question 46

Word Stress

Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.

  1. A.resist
  2. B.salon
  3. C.confirm
  4. D.intact
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Answer: B (salon)

Explanation

SAlon is stressed on the first syllable; reSIST, conFIRM and inTACT are stressed on the second.